Appalachian Artists LIVE!

Some Old Friends (Carrie Maggard & Rich McDougall) comes in the studio and performs some classic Christmas Songs such as: Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, and some you may have not heard before such as Bing Crosby's "Mele Kalikimaka" (a Hawaiian Christmas Song)

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Ivy Sheppard (General Mgr of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO) & myself went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va on Halloween weekend and recorded a fantastic set by Fritz & Co. Fritz & Co. performs some originals and performs songs from The Big Lebowski making it a Very Lebowski Halloween.

Josh Bowles comes in the studio and performs some covers and talks about his new upcoming EP with original material. Listen and find when his EP will be coming out.

Zak Saltz Band comes in the studios and performs some new original tunes from there new upcoming new album "Tired Of Waiting"

Zak Saltz Band is: Zak Saltz lead vocals/guitar, Johnny Cox background vocals/guitar & Will Dowell background vocals/resonator bass

While defying traditional musical genres, the Zak Saltz Band (a.k.a. "ZSB") may best be described as a Bad Ass, Alt/Outlaw Country, Southern Rock & Blues Band that takes particular pride in putting on one hell of a live show every time and at any place that they play, from the biggest venues and events, right down to the smallest bars and private parties. 

With his roots in Gospel Bluegrass, and then a later transformation to Country Rock, band founder Zak Saltz of Bristol, TN/VA is an energetic and easily likable Front-Man that will have both guys and gals grinning from ear to ear all night. Zak has spent many years honing his sound, writing, and refining his stage show. Together now with his partners in crime, Johnny Cox on bluesy lead guitar, thumping Will Dowell on electric bass, and Waylon Lewis rockin with steady, driving drums, ZSB has created a unique Southern Appalachian, Alt-Outlaw Country, Southern Rock & Blues sound that is sure to blow any crowd away!  

Devin Harris Band comes in the studio & performs some original tunes, blues, Rock & Roll, Jimi Hendrix, & more! Devin performs a new song from his upcoming new album. Devin is originally from Northern Georgia. Devin Harris Band is Devin Harris Vocals/Guitar & David Nunez on percussion.

Seth McKay & The Moonshine Rival's visit us in studio to perform some originals and some covers of Keith Urban, Kentucky Headhunters & more! Seth talks about his new upcoming album and his plans for 2024!

Cameron comes in the studio performs some Doc Boggs, Frank Stokes (Piedmont Blues), Hank Williams Sr. and also performs his original tunes.

•  Cam is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist raised in the mountains of East Tennessee. There he studied Appalachian Folk music and country blues, which he melds into his own unique writing style. He's spent years living and learning regional styles in Arkansas, Washington State, the United Kingdom, Georgia, and studied Music Theory and Composition at New York University.
• His songwriting pays homage to many different genres and combines them into new styles. Reggae, Funk, Folk, Punk, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Soul, Ragtime, Jazz, and even Country yodeling are just a few of the sounds you may hear at one of his performances. Piano, guitar, and vocals are commonplace at his shows, but often accented with
• 5-string banjo, tenor banjo, ukulele, mandolin, pedal organ, harmonica, and fiddle.
• Cam has performed up and down the East coast for years but travels extensively and has played in Europe and on the West coast.  

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Toby Gibson hails from Sneedville, Tennessee, where he learned picking and singing in his grandparent’s living room. Various local bluegrass musicians joined Toby’s grandfather and young Toby quickly learned to love music from its very roots of Bluegrass, county, soul and honky tonk. These influences are strong in his solo album, “Dirt Road.” Toby’s music, both his playing and writing is greatly defined by some of his musical heroes, Scott Miller, Bob Dylan, and Tyler Childers. If you listen closely you may hear a riff or a line that links his music with theirs.

The Toby Gibson Band is an energetic group of fun talented musicians bringing folk, bluesy, jam based sound. Austin Greene, of Sneedville, TN, captures the feelings in his electric guitar to bring you solo's that touch you way down deep in your gut. Alex Greene, of Sneedville, TN, keeps the rhythm rolling along on his drums. Ian Davidson, of Morristown, TN, brings a groovy vibe that is the backbone of their music. Together they blend together into a unique Appalachian/Melungeon sound. This band does not disappoint.

Marcc Nutter & Friends drops by our studios to perform some of his original songs "Won't You Come Back" "I'm Sorry" & more!! He also talks about performing for George Bush Sr. at the White House, and touring with music greats such as Travis Tritt, Randy Travis & many more.

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Moose Trainwreck Roberts comes back in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM on this Halloween weekend and plays us some dark tunes & talks about his record label Köllapse Records and Tapes & why he will be bringing back the cassette tape!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.